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Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Background Defocus
Background Defocus
Allows you to shoot an image with image processing so that the background and the subject stands out.
1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image).
2. Turn the control wheel to select (Background Defocus). [Details]
3. Shoot with the shutter button.
Tips for adjusting the intensity of the background defocus
Before shooting, select MENU [Defocus Effect] [High], [Mid] or [Low] to change the
intensity of the background defocus effect.
Tips for defocusing the background

Position of the subject and the background

If you shoot an image with the subject and background far apart, as shown in the illustration, the
background can be defocused. Shoot from the recommended shooting distance indicated on the
screen.
Subject is sufficiently removed from the background
Subject and background are too close
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